Osun sets take-off date for food support scheme 

In preparation for the smooth take-off of the Osun Food Support Scheme initiated by Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, a ministerial meeting to fine-tune how the food distribution exercise would be carried out by  stakeholders at state, local  and wards level  has been held.

The meeting was called at the instance of the seven-member Food Support Committee which has the state  Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties,  Hon. Olalekan Badmus as its Chairman.

Attended by stakeholders drawn from different local government areas of the state, the inaugural meeting  held at the Conference Room, Ministry of Information and Civic Orietatation in Osogbo on Tuesday

Speaking, the Chairman of the committee in the state,  Hon. Olalekan Badmus explained that the purpose  of setting up the committee by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola   is to give support to the vulnerable members in the state.

The commissioner added that  the scheme is targeting 30,000 vulnerable people who will be supported with food items  on a monthly basis..

Badmus who noted  that  the assignment was a critical one, called on all stakeholders to work together to ensure the success of the scheme.

While disclosing the names of critical groups  to be carried along in the distribution of the food items at local government and ward levels, the Chairman also listed the would-be beneficiaries to  include representatives of Christian Association of Nigeria, Muslim Community, artisans, widows and people with one form of  disability or the other.

Others listed are traditional worshipers, students and youth representatives, market women and men (Iyaloja and Babaloja) in the state, among others.

Badmus who  emphasised  that beneficiaries would be verified thoroughly, called on  the Local and Ward committee members to handle the exercise with utmost care for transparency and  accountability to be achieved.

He then disclosed that Tuesday, March 30 has been slated for the official  flag-off ceremony of the scheme.

The Food Support distribution template to be used by each local government area was thereafter given to  each local  government committee representatives